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Cassidy Receives Legacy Award for Gender-Based Violence Advocacy
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, was presented the 2025 Legacy Award today from The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for her expansive legislative work supporting gender-based violence survivors and services.
Hirschauer Named Legislative Champion for Karina’s Law
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was presented the 2025 Legislative Champion Award today from The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for her work leading the passage of Karina’s Law, which took effect this spring.
Hoffman Joins Governor in Highlighting Metro East Infrastructure Investment, Local Road Projects
FAIRMONT CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local officials Tuesday to highlight a new round of Rebuild Illinois infrastructure funding that is going to invest millions in integral road corridor improvements around the Metro East.
Canty Continues to Fight for Vaccine Access, Maternal Health in the Face of Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.— State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting a resolution condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services and fringe agitator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his resignation; even as Illinois continues to make progress supporting a pro-vaccine, pro-maternal health and a pro-science agenda.
Rep. Mason Addresses Tylenol Misinformation, Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is supporting a resolution condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services and fringe agitator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy he has recently pushed.
Lilly Backed Resolutions Condemn Political Violence, Support Due Process, Free Speech Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is speaking out against the violent, corrupt, and illegal actions perpetrated under the Trump Administration, advancing resolutions to condemn efforts that disregard due process, incite political violence, and threaten free speech and a free press.
Gabel Addresses Tylenol Misinformation, Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
EVANSTON, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, recently supported a resolution calling for the ouster of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy from him and the Trump Administration.
Delgado Supports Resolution Condemning Trump Administration Funding Freeze of CTA Red Line Train Extension
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, backed a resolution Wednesday condemning the Trump Administration’s funding freeze of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) planned Red Line Extension, a critical South Side project that would create jobs, support riders and encourage economic growth.
Stuart Files Bill to Prevent Higher Education Institutions from Signing Trump Compact
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During veto session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, filed a bill that would prevent any Illinois institutions of higher education from signing onto President Trump’s manipulative higher education compact.
Grasse to Host Mobile DMV Event with Senator Walker
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is partnering with state Sen. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, to host a mobile DMV event where residents will be able to renew their driver’s licenses and obtain vehicle registration stickers.
Jiménez Lauds National Recognition of IHDA for Affordable Housing, Homelessness Prevention Initiatives
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the recent national recognition of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) on their work to prevent homelessness, divert homeless populations and bolster affordable housing initiatives throughout the state.
Grasse-Backed Resolutions Condemn Political Violence, Support Due Process, Free Speech Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is speaking out about the violent, corrupt and illegal actions the Trump Administration is launching against Illinois residents, passing official condemnations of Trump’s efforts to disregard due process, incite political violence and silence free speech and the press.
Grasse Celebrates Arlington Heights Farmers Market, Ranked Best in Illinois
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is congratulating the Arlington Heights Farmers Market on recently being ranked as the best farmers market in the state of Illinois, and the third best in the Midwestern United States, by a poll from American Farmland Trust.
Faver Dias Addresses Tylenol Misinformation, Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is supporting a resolution condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy he has recently pushed.
Stava Congratulates Downers Grove on Silver Circle Award for Fire Safety Education
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, issued congratulations in a statement after the Village of Downers Grove won a Silver Circle Award in the 2025 3CMA Savvy Awards competition for a fire safety education video entitled “Learn Not to Burn,” which was produced by the Village’s Communications Department and is used monthly in all 3rd grade classrooms in the community.
Hirschauer Receives GPAC Award for Gun Violence Prevention Work
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Highlighting impactful advancements in public safety and preventative violence legislation, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was awarded the 2025 Profile in Courage Award from the Gun Violence Prevention PAC (GPAC) Wednesday, October 15.
Briel-Backed Resolutions Condemn Political Violence, Support Due Process, Free Speech Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottowa, is speaking out about the violent, corrupt, and illegal actions the Trump Administration is launching against Illinois residents, passing official condemnations of Trump’s efforts to disregard due process, incite political violence and silence free speech and the press.
Lisa Hernandez Brings Millions to Cicero Avenue Overpass Revitalization Project
CICERO, Ill. – Money allocated from last year's state budget fought for by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is returning to the district, helping rehabilitate the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal.